Presentarme (en. Introduce myself)
/pɾesentˈaɾme/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Approaching someone to give my name or personal information.
I am going to introduce myself to my new classmates.
Voy a presentarme a mis nuevos compañeros de clase.
To introduce oneself in a place or environment.
He introduced himself at the meeting without prior notice.
Se presentó en la reunión sin previo aviso.
To show a work or project to an audience.
The artist presented himself at the gallery with his new collection.
El artista se presentó en la galería con su nueva colección.
Etymology
From Latin 'praesentare', which means 'to place in front'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to introduce myself to society
To make myself known in a social environment.
presentarme en sociedad
to introduce myself to someone
To introduce myself to a person.
presentarme a alguien
to present myself as
To identify myself with a specific function or role.
presentarme como
Related Words
presentation
The act of presenting something or someone.
presentación
introduction
The process of presenting, especially in a formal context.
introducción
identification
The action of verifying or establishing a person's identity.
identificación
Slang Meanings
Making oneself noticed in a new situation.
I am going to introduce myself to the group to see how they receive me.
Voy a presentarme en el grupo para ver cómo me reciben.
Arriving and making a striking entrance.
I arrived at the party and introduced myself with a big greeting.
Llegué a la fiesta y me presenté con un gran saludo.